Pine Crest is not only well known and highly rated academically, but it is also very well-rounded. The staff is absolutely amazing and the student body is very diverse and talented and everyone goes on to great colleges.
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Posted by a student on 09/27/09
The previous comment on 9/7/09 is not a fair assessment of the school. It is sign of the poor economy. It must have been written by a parent with experience only with the lower school and doesn't understand educational theory. I have 2 children at PC and 1 in public. PC serves a range of students from
... Read more above average (120) IQ to super gifted (180). PC does an exceptional job of making a well-rounded student. Less stratification of ability in the LS but still moves along at high pace. It makes the super gifted better leaders and increases the IQ of above average. More stratification in MS and high school. Public does a nice job teaching basics until 3rd grade. Get your high IQ kid in PC early so he isn't a social misfit. Pinecrest is the best value of the $20K schools. (Heritage, NBPS, STA, University) Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/09/09
Slightly above average academics but too many students of below average intelligence who are admitted due to wealthy/connected families and hold the class back. Kids are stripped of any individuality they have to be molded into 'panthers.' Middle-class faculty and staff greatly resent affluent families.
... Read more If Pine Crest students took FCATs they'd probably be outscored by students at a number of public schools in th county. Look hard to find a non-WASP faculty member or student. Token minorities are fussed over embarassingly so. Many parents here are trying to get their kids into the more coveted public schools due to dissatisfaction with the overall experience. Caveat emptor. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/07/09
I am a student there and though I like this school, sometimes i feel smothered by all the work I do and I realize that I stress a lot more lately since I've been going to that school and I am not able to do what I used to be able to do. I have friends who never have a spare moment in their time. Once,
... Read more I took a test in Health to see how much time school and homework took my time up in a week and I basically had more than one day in my hours. That goes to show. There is also not much diversity there and most of the kids are really rich, which sometimes makes the kids with a scholarship feel as if they're not good enough. Other than that, the school is good. It's not my first choice, but I glad I have the opportunity. Read less
Posted by a student on 03/04/09
I read some of the reviews that parents have written complaining that the school isnt for everyone, the academics are strenuous and the school only cares about getting the kids into the best colleges. Hello! Isnt that why we send our children here. To give them the competative edge they cannot get in
... Read more public school. I for one removed my children from the public schools where FCAT stress was far worse than the stress my children have trying to absorb everything Pinecrest has to offer. We are blessed parents to be able to send our children here. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/02/09
My daughter was successful at the school from the academic perspective. She also was involved in sports and fine arts and loved every minute. Her teachers cared and her coaches did also. She completed her college education with honors and is now continuing her post graduate studies. Any student who
... Read more has many different interests, is bright and intends to attend university should have an opportunity to be prepared well. Pine Crest did it! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/01/08
Pine Crest is not for every student. But for the ones for which it fits, it is one of the better educations there is.
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Posted by a parent on 06/06/08
As a student, I think this school definately teaches what it needs to teach you, but sometimes completely overwhelms in terms of workload and tests.They sometimes push too much into persuing a ivy league college. Also, they badger you to take atleast 4 ap classes by your senior year, or they will tell
... Read more you they will tell you, u cant get into college. It is a dog eat dog school, therefore, if you dont like it there, they really won't care because they always have someone to fill your spot. It isn't really diverse and to me feels very sheltered from the outside world. Everyone sometimes are to nice and unrealistic. Some people, just have bad personalities, and flash there money and cars. If you go there for education, then its a excellent school, but you may have trouble fitting in with alot of the self-centered people who go. Read less
Posted by a student on 04/03/08
Other then all of the pressure and such. Pine Crest gives you a great future and everything is great!
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Posted by a parent on 03/05/08
Let me start by saying this school is not for everyone. In my opinion, a kid might struggle a bit if not at least a hair above average IQ.Wonderful all around education. The down side, we live in a world of diversity, Pinecrest numbers are far away from that. Even if I were a billionaire, I don't beleive
... Read more that my kids should be given everything they want. Be careful who your kids hang out with at Pinecrest, some of these spoiled kids drive the most luxurious vehicles.Pinecrest students might have a hard time dealing with the real world. Beside diversity and these spoiled rich kids, its a great school if your kid is Pinecrest material. Read less
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Fort Lauderdale schools — Pine Crest School is located at 1501 Ne 62nd St, Fort Lauderdale FL 33334. 1501 Ne 62nd St is in the Boulevard Park Isles neighborhood and 33334 ZIP code in Fort Lauderdale, FL Pine Crest School is a Private school that serves grade levels PK - 12.
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